Web Developer Vocabulary with examples Flashcards
(15 cards)
Bug fixing
Definition: The process of identifying and resolving errors or defects in software code. | Example: I spent the entire afternoon bug fixing the login system after users reported issues.
Frontend development
Definition: The part of web development that deals with the user interface and user experience, involving technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. | Example: My job focuses mainly on frontend development, ensuring the website is responsive and easy to use.
Backend development
Definition: The server-side part of web development that handles data processing, databases, and server communication. | Example: I’m working on the backend development for our new application, focusing on optimizing database queries.
Framework
Definition: A set of pre-written code and tools that help developers build software applications more efficiently. | Example: I prefer using the React framework for frontend development due to its flexibility and efficiency.
Version control
Definition: The practice of tracking and managing changes to code using systems like Git, allowing developers to collaborate and revert changes if necessary. | Example: We use Git for version control so that everyone can work on the project simultaneously without causing conflicts.
API (Application Programming Interface)
Definition: A set of protocols and tools for building software applications, allowing different programs to communicate with each other. | Example: I’m integrating an external API to fetch weather data for the app we’re building.
Refactoring
Definition: The process of restructuring existing code without changing its functionality, usually to improve performance or readability. | Example: I’ve been refactoring the code to reduce redundancy and make it easier for the team to understand.
Responsive design
Definition: An approach to web design that ensures a website looks good and works well on all devices, from desktops to smartphones. | Example: We made sure the website follows responsive design principles, so it works seamlessly on mobile phones.
Cross-browser compatibility
Definition: Ensuring that a website or application functions properly across different web browsers. | Example: After finishing the new feature, we tested it for cross-browser compatibility to make sure it works on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
Code optimization
Definition: The process of improving the efficiency of code, making it run faster or consume fewer resources. | Example: I spent a few hours on code optimization to reduce load times and improve website performance.
Debugging tools
Definition: Software tools used by developers to identify, analyze, and fix bugs in code. | Example: I used Chrome Developer Tools to debug the issue with the page’s layout.
User authentication
Definition: The process of verifying a user’s identity, often through usernames and passwords, before granting access to a system. | Example: We added two-factor authentication to improve the security of the user login process.
Continuous integration (CI)
Definition: A software development practice where code changes are automatically built, tested, and integrated into a shared repository frequently. | Example: We’ve set up continuous integration to ensure that every code change is automatically tested before being deployed.
Scalability
Definition: The ability of a website or application to handle increased load or traffic by adding more resources or optimizing performance. | Example: Our web app is built with scalability in mind, so it can easily handle higher user traffic during peak hours.
UI/UX design
Definition: UI (User Interface) design focuses on the layout and interactive elements, while UX (User Experience) design focuses on how the user feels when interacting with the system. | Example: I collaborated with the UI/UX design team to ensure the app is both visually appealing and user-friendly.
